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There’s a good chance that you were disappointed by your top-ranked running back this week. Only a few first- and second-round backs lived up to their projections while some bombed completely.

The most troubling situation is in New York, where the Giants are in quite the predicament. Starter David Wilson was benched after losing two fumbles against the Cowboys and finished with just 19 yards on seven carries for a total of minus-2.1 fantasy points.

During the week, the Giants signed Brandon Jacobs. The bruising back weighed in at around 265 pounds and is still a week or two away from being in game shape, but expect him to be used in goal-line situations until Andre Brown returns from the IR.

Wilson will remain the starter, but has to show better ball-handling in practice and games to keep the role. If not, Da’Rel Scott will see more and more carries.

-- The rushing situation in Pittsburgh has gone from bad to worse. Not only did the Steelers lose LaRod Stephens-Howling for the season with an ACL tear, injured second-round pick Le’Veon Bell is now expected to miss another month. There was some optimism last week that Bell could return for Week 2, but that has been shot down. In Week 1, the Steelers ran for a scant 32 yards on 15 carries and starter Isaac Redman lost a fumble. Making matters even worse, all-Pro centre Maurkice Pouncey is out for the season after being chop-blocked by his own teammate. To replace Stephens-Howling, the team re-signed Jonathan Dwyer, who was cut after the pre-season. Stay away from anybody that was mentioned in this paragraph, at least until Bell comes back.

-- Arian Foster isn’t thrilled with the Texans’ plan to get backup Ben Tate more carries, but it’s hard to argue the team’s idea. Tate was the more effective back on Monday night, rushing for 6.1 yards per carry compared to Foster’s 3.2. Foster did lead in touches (24-11), but is frustrated, feeling he deserves the ball even more. Not sure why he’s upset, but it should be noted that Tate will still be receiving a healthy chunk of game time behind the all-Pro RB.

-- It sure looked like the Patriots missed Shane Vereen and Danny Amendola on Thursday night. The former led the team in rushing yards against Buffalo despite playing with what turned out to be a broken wrist. He had the majority of the carries in that game after Stevan Ridley lost a fumble. Ridley owners don’t have much to worry about though: Vereen has been placed on the IR after surgery on his wrist and won’t return until Week 11 at the earliest.

-- Ahmad Bradshaw owners breathed a sigh of relief on Friday with the unfortunate news that Vick Ballard is out for the season after tearing his ACL in a non-contact drill. The former Giant had been splitting carries with Ballard after sitting out the pre-season, but will now be the uncontested lead back.

-- After drawing the fantasy world’s ire for his 1.9-point effort vs. the Saints, Roddy White complained about critics who felt burned by his low total. White is playing through a sprained ankle and was used mainly as a decoy in Week 1. As the weeks go on, he’ll only get better, but don’t expect the world from the 31-year-old Falcon. He’s listed as questionable for Week 2.

-- The second-most rushing yards after Week 1? Raiders QB Terrelle Pryor actually led the NFL before being dethroned by LeSean McCoy on Monday night. Pryor accounted for 329 of the Raiders’ 372 yards.

SIT AND START

Start Terrelle Pryor QB OAK vs. JAC

It’s not that much of a long shot, but he could have a huge game versus the woeful Jags.

Sit Ben Roethlisberger QB, PIT at CIN

The Steelers look like a mess with centre Pouncey hurt and running game in shambles.

Start Eddie Lacy RB, GB vs. WAS

Scored a TD against the vaunted 49ers defence and now faces an average Skins side.

Sit C.J. Spiller RB, BUF vs. CAR

Panthers stopped Lynch in Week 1 while Spiller didn’t look great in his season debut against the Patriots.

Sit DeMarco Murray RB, DAL at KC

The Chiefs stifled MJD and the Cowboys should be focused on passing, yet again.

Had no catches on just two targets in opener, raising concerns about his value.

Sit Leonard Hankerson WR, WAS at GB

Every year, a no-name receiver has a big Week 1 then fades. Hankerson, who scored two TDs versus the Eagles on Monday night fits the bill.

Start Julius Thomas TE, DEN at NYG

Had a great Week 1 against the Ravens while the Giants were gouged for two touchdowns by Witten in their opener.

ADD OF THE WEEK

Joique Bell, RB, DET

There was a lot going in Bell’s favour after Sunday’s game. Reggie Bush got a little banged-up, Bell scored two TDs and he showed that he can be a good goal-line option. He has emerged as more than a handcuff and you could get away with starting him as a flex option or even a RB2 in deeper leagues.

DROP OF THE WEEK

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, DET

In a season in which there are so many quality fantasy tight ends, it’s understandable to see owners bailing on Pettigrew so quickly. He finished with just six yards and minus-1.4 points thanks to a lost fumble. It may be a rash decision to cut him, but roster spots are too valuable and he’s not starting calibre.

WAIVER DEF OF THE WEEK

Oakland vs. Jacksonville

we’re not saying that the Raiders are great -- or even good -- but facing the Jaguars is a very nice matchup. Jacksonville had a measly 178 yards of offence against Kansas City and was shut out on offence. You also have to keep in mind that Blaine Gabbert is playing hurt, which can be an even bigger disaster.

STAT CORNER

According to Elias, the 63 TD passes thrown in Week 1 were the most in a week ever. The total topped the previous record of 58, which happened twice (Week 13 in 2004, Week 17 in 2007).

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NFL Fantasy: One Giant headache

There’s a good chance that you were disappointed by your top-ranked running back this week. Only a few first- and second-round backs lived up to their projections while some bombed completely.

The most troubling situation is in New York, where the Giants are in quite the predicament. Starter David Wilson was benched after losing two fumbles against the Cowboys and finished with just 19 yards on seven carries for a total of minus-2.1 fantasy points.

During the week, the Giants signed Brandon Jacobs. The bruising back weighed in at around 265 pounds and is still a week or two away from being in game shape, but expect him to be used in goal-line situations until Andre Brown returns from the IR.

Wilson will remain the starter, but has to show better ball-handling in practice and games to keep the role. If not, Da’Rel Scott will see more and more carries.

-- The rushing situation in Pittsburgh has gone from bad to worse. Not only did the Steelers lose LaRod Stephe